In Vedic tradition a baby is often named with the sound of the Nakshatra the Moon occupied at birth. Bharani is associated with endurance, transformation, responsibility, ruled by Venus and symbolised by the yoni (womb). Its starting sounds are Li, Lu, Le, Lo. Below are names for each pada with their meanings.
Pada 1: names starting with “Li” (Moon in Aries)
6 names for babies born with the Moon in Bharani pada 1. Pada 1 names in full →
Boy names
- Likith written, destined
- Lingesh lord Shiva
Girl names
- Likhita written
- Lipika script, writing
- Lilavati graceful, playful
- Lipi script
Pada 2: names starting with “Lu” (Moon in Aries)
2 names for babies born with the Moon in Bharani pada 2.
Boy names
- Luv son of Lord Rama (Lava)
Girl names
- Lumbini the birthplace of Buddha
Pada 3: names starting with “Le” (Moon in Aries)
5 names for babies born with the Moon in Bharani pada 3. Pada 3 names in full →
Boy names
- Lekhan writing
- Lekhraj master of writing
Girl names
- Leela divine play
- Lekha writing, drawing
- Lehar wave
Pada 4: names starting with “Lo” (Moon in Aries)
7 names for babies born with the Moon in Bharani pada 4. Pada 4 names in full →
Boy names
- Lokesh lord of the world
- Lochan eye
- Lokendra lord of the world
- Lohit red
Girl names
- Lochana eye
- Lopamudra wife of sage Agastya
- Lohita red
More about Bharani
See famous people born in Bharani, find your own Nakshatra with the free calculator, or explore the auspicious birth date guides.
Frequently asked questions
Which letters are for Bharani Nakshatra?
Babies born in Bharani Nakshatra traditionally get a name starting with Li, Lu, Le, Lo — one sound for each of the four padas.
Which Moon sign does Bharani belong to?
Bharani falls in Aries. Each pada can sit in a specific sign, shown above next to its starting sound.
How do I find my baby’s Nakshatra?
It depends on where the Moon was at the exact moment of birth. Enter the date, time and place in the free Nakshatra calculator.
Starting sounds follow the most widely used North-Indian tradition; some regions and families use slightly different syllables, so check with your family priest or astrologer if a specific tradition matters to you. The Nakshatra depends on the Moon’s position at the exact birth time, place and date.